LGBT-Parent Families: Innovations in Research and Implications for Practice
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| Rating | : | 4.90 (795 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1461445558 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 371 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-08-15 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
LGBT-Parent Families is the first handbook to provide a comprehensive examination of this underserved area. including England, Australia, Canada, and South Africa is presented. Reflecting the nature of this issue, the volume is notably interdisciplinary, with contributions from scholars in psychology, sociology, human development, family studies, gender studies, sexuality studies, legal studies, social work, and anthropology. Additionally, scholarship from regions beyond the U.S. In addition to gender and sexuality, all contributors address issues of social class, race, and ethnicity in their chapters.
Amazon Customer said Five Stars. TY. Fantastic book Aine M. Humble This is a fantastic contribution to the literature on LGBT-parent families. Previous to reading this book, I had read journal articles and the occasional book article on this topic, but this was the first time I had seen such a comprehensive and detailed discussion of very specific issues related to LGBT-parent families located in one central source. I'm a family studies professor who used this book for an independent study with an undergraduate student. Both the student and I . "A much-needed resource" according to Brad van Eeden-Moorefield. This is a much-needed text that pulls together the wealth of information we have about LGBT-parent families from the past couple of decades. It is particularly impressive how the text highlights the diversity of these families, and challenges a lot of false information and stereotypes. The connections between research, methodology, and practice will make this a go-to text for students, professionals, policy-makers, and practitioners for years to come.
From the reviews:“LGBT-Parent Families: Innovations in Research and Implications for Practice edited by Abbie Goldberg and Katherine Allen is a cohesive and thorough collection of what is known about lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) parents and their families. … the chapters in this volume would be excellent resources for students learning to critically evaluate scholarly work, as the authors very thoughtfully do this.” (Richard Niolon, PsycCRITIQUES, Vol. … an ex